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H1N1 Influenza 09 (Human Swine Influenza)
Australians travelling or living overseas should read the H1N1 Influenza 09 Travel Bulletin and the travel advice for their destinations.
More information:
- Health Emergency
- Commonwealth Health Hotline: 1802007 (toll free outside Australia +61 8 840 288 33)
Swine Flu
On 24 April 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) advised the Australian Government of an outbreak of swine influenza in Mexico and the United States. Human cases of swine influenza have since been confirmed in several countries. The Australian Government has issued a Travel Bulletin containing information about the disease and revised its travel advisories for countries where there are confirmed cases of the disease. Further information for travellers can be obtained on the Smartraveller website.
The Australian Government is working closely with state and territory governments and all relevant authorities to monitor the situation. This will ensure that Australia is able to respond effectively to the evolving situation.
General information about the influenza virus and on the Australian Government response can be found at:
Department of Health and Ageing
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Go8 offers support to the University of L’Aquila
The Group of Eight (Go8), a coalition of Australia’s leading universities: The Australian National University, MonashUniversity, The University of Adelaide, The University of Melbourne, The University of New South Wales, The University of Queensland, The University of Sydney and The University of Western Australia, announced it will offer up to eight scholarships to early career researchers in the Italian city of L’Aquila to help them continue their research in Australia while the University of L’Aquila is rebuilt.
Australian Embassy Rome
Register your Presence in Italy with the
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
All Australians who reside overseas or who are travelling for tourism or business, either for short or long stays, are encouraged to register with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The registration information provided by you will help us to find you in an emergency - whether it is a natural disaster, civil disturbance or a family emergency. It may also be used to pass other information to you such as, new Travel Advisories, notice of elections and information on other matters relevant to travellers and expatriates.
Register your presence in Italy or anywhere overseas here or go to the Smartraveller website.
